Category Archives: Posts by Annmarie Gatti

Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Margaret Dumont

Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Margaret Dumont, born on October 20, 1882! I must say that Margaret Dumont is one of my favorite Character Actresses of all time! And, although she has appeared in over 55 films, I just … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Melville Cooper

Born October 15, 1896 Character Actor Melville Cooper! Plump-faced, droopy-eyed, Character Actor, Melville Cooper, appeared in over 100 film and TV roles — playing pompous ineffectual types — blunderers, cowards, thieves, disdainful servants, snobs. Most notably, he played the High … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor Jerome Cowan

Born October 6, 1897 Character Actor Jerome Cowan! The dapper and moustachioed Character Actor, Jerome Cowan, played over 200 roles including Dagwood’s boss in the Blondie films and Arthur Miller in the Astaire/Rogers film, Shall We Dance — but he … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Character Actor George Irving

Born October 5, 1874 Character Actor George Irving! George Irving appeared in over 250 roles — and played LOTS of judges & doctors — but I know him best as Mr Peabody in Bringing Up Baby! And, quite frankly, just … Continue reading

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DVD Giveaway: Jack Lemmon America’s Everyman

Hollywood Collection DVD Giveaway Week Four: Jack Lemmon America’s Everyman We are wrapping up our month-long DVD giveaway this week with a DVD about one of my all-time favorite actors! CMH is giving away FIVE copies of the Hollywood Collection … Continue reading

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What a Character! Blogathon: Erik Rhodes and Alan Hale

Erik Rhodes and Alan Hale: Two of my Favorite Character Actors! I am so excited to be participating in my very first Blogathon! And what makes this even more special for me, is that this Blogathon celebrates Character Actors — … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Roddy McDowall

Born September 17, 1928, Roddy McDowall! Roddy McDowall started out as a Child Actor (i.e. How Green Was My Valley, My Friend Flicka, Lassie Come Home), and successfully moved on to some fabulous ‘adult’ roles including Midnight Lace, Inside Daisy … Continue reading

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DVD Giveaway: Grace Kelly The American Princess

Hollywood Collection DVD Giveaway Week Three: Grace Kelly The American Princess For Week Three of this month-long promotion (courtesy of Janson Media) CMH is giving away FIVE copies of the Hollywood Collection DVD: Grace Kelly The American Princess! All you … Continue reading

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What a Character! Blogathon Update

Counting down the days ’til the “What a Character” Blogathon! My first ever Blogathon, I might add, and I’m greatly looking forward to it! Some of the marvelous Character Actors being covered are: Ann Miller, Beulah Bondi, Charles McGraw, Eddie … Continue reading

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Mini Tribute: Scream Queen Fay Wray

Born September 15, 1907, Fay Wray! ‘Scream Queen’ Fay Wray is (of course) best remembered as King Kong‘s Leading Lady. ….. Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub Visit CMH’s BlogHub for more posts about Fay Wray by Veteran and Emerging … Continue reading

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